Add 3/42 and 3/30
3/42 + 3/30 is 6/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
3/42 = 3 × 5/42 × 5 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 21/210 = 15 + 21/210 = 36/210 - 36/210 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 3/42 + 3/30 = 6/35
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